Listen "Why Are You Even Doing This?"
Episode Synopsis
Ever caught yourself wondering, “Why am I even doing this?”—whether it’s grinding through work, managing parenting, or just getting through the day?In this episode of Reflections & Realizations, I lean into Simon Sinek’s golden insight: start with why. Purpose isn’t just corporate jargon; it’s the fuel that powers us through burnout, doubt, and exhaustion. When your why is clear, even the toughest tasks become meaningful.I introduce a simple, two-step journaling practice I call the Return to Your Why Framework.This is about pausing in your busy day to name the moment you’re in and reconnect with the deeper reasons behind your actions.It’s a practice to carry you through the grind with intention, faith, and heart.🛠️ Return to Your Why Framework➤ Step 1: Name the MomentPick one moment — your morning workout, that next work email, bedtime with your child — and bring it fully into focus.➤ Step 2: Remind Yourself WhyAsk yourself:Why does this matter?Why am I doing this?List or talk through your whys — the deeper purpose behind your actions. For me, it’s often, “I’m doing this so I have energy to parent” or “because I’m caring for the body Allah gave me.”The more you practice, the more your why becomes the energy that carries you — especially on the hard days.With love,AlveenaReflections & Realizations#FindYourWhy #SimonSinek #FaithAndPsychology #PurposeDriven #MuslimPodcast #IntentionalLiving #BurnoutRecovery #JournalingTool #MindsetShift #InnerWork #SpiritualGrowth #ParentingWithPurposeThank you for listening. If something in an episode touched you, made you think, or just hit different… I’d love to hear it. Alveena
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